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That is really a nice idea of surrendering the India passport @india instead of wasting time to do the same in Canada.
Absolutely! Planning to do the same for my family too during our next visit.
OCI of Minor:
Application Submitted BLS Toronto: 13th Aug 2025

BLS tracker:
Status: Processing at Consulate General from 16th Aug 2025
Status: In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre: N/A
Status: Ready for collection/courier: N/A

OCI portal tracker:
Pending: 16th Aug 2025
Application Date: 2 Sep 2025
Under-Process: 2 Sep 2025
OCI Granted: 22 Sep 2025
OCI Issued: 23 Sep 2025
OCI Card Dispatched from printing cell: 24 Sep 2025
OCI Card Received at Mission/FRRO: N/A
OCI Card Delivered to Applicant: N/A

Its more than a week after dispatch from printing cell. BLS status is not yet changed for pickup.

Anyone in the same boat?
Yes. Mine also dispatched on 22 September 2025 and still no updates.
I am traveling next week and eagerly waiting for it:(